Ike Ukaegbu was introduced as the Associate AD for Compliance
and Student Services on May 6, 2013. He joins the Rams after
spending two years at Boise State.

“Ike is a tremendous addition to our VCU Athletics family
and brings a wealth of knowledge to our staff,” McLaughlin
said. “Integrity and rules compliance are part of the core
values of our department and Ike’s experience and
understanding in the area will be a vital asset to our
future.”

Ukaegbu served as the Director of Compliance at Boise State
since 2011. In that role he educated staff, coaches,
student-athletes and boosters of the rules and regulations of the
NCAA.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to join the VCU athletics
family. It is definitely an exciting time to be a Ram!,
“ Ukaegbu said. “I am looking forward to building
relationships with our coaches, staff, student-athletes and
supporters."

From 2010 to 2011 he was the Assistant Athletic Director of
Compliance for Cal State Fullerton. While with the Titans, Ukaegbu
oversaw the day-to-day activities of the compliance office.

Prior to working at Cal State Fullerton Ukaegbu worked as the
Director of Compliance at American University in Washington D.C.
While with the Eagles he was responsible for monitoring recruiting
activities, tracking eligibility, rules interpretations and
collecting APR (Academic Progress Rate) data.

He is an active member of the National Association for Athletics
Compliance (NAAC) Convention committee, as well as previously being
a member of the NCAA Eligibility Center Division I External
Advisory Group.

Ukaegbu graduated from Arizona University in 2007 with a degree
in political science. He would go on to earn a Masters degree in
Sports Administration from St. Thomas University. While in their
Masters Program Ukaegbu served as a compliance intern for Florida
Atlantic University.

Ukaegbu and his wife, Katie, reside in Chesterfield with their
son, Devin.